Jimmy Buffett discussion
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FunkHouse9 wrote:Where have you been?phrankbama wrote:So where are all the people that have been going and filling the venue for 2 shows every year? One show this year and the last time I looked there were 4,500 reserved seats available.
Sorry, I was being snarky. Everybody was mad that they bought tickets only to find out later that there would be no tailgating allowed. The PR nightmare for the venue has left them wildly unpopular with campaigns to boycott the venue and their concessions. Kid Rock spoke out against the venue's policy and openly said he won't come back. When the hurricane forced the rescheduling of this show, it proved that the fans are unhappy. Tickets were returned en masse. Yes, some has to do with it being on a weekday, but there's no way that accounts for this much of a switch. Buffett ticket holders got the opportunity to show what they truly think of the tailgating ban and they took advantage of it.phrankbama wrote:FunkHouse9 wrote:Where have you been?phrankbama wrote:So where are all the people that have been going and filling the venue for 2 shows every year? One show this year and the last time I looked there were 4,500 reserved seats available.
Where have I been on this board, is that what you are asking?
I am fully aware of what has transpired with the tailgate ban being announced after ticket sales and I too am p*** off about it, but I thought about it and told myself I was still going to go and have fun as I love Jimmy's music. I understand and completely respect those that decided to say FU to the Lube, I guess I just didn't think it would in the volume that it is.FunkHouse9 wrote:Sorry, I was being snarky. Everybody was mad that they bought tickets only to find out later that there would be no tailgating allowed. The PR nightmare for the venue has left them wildly unpopular with campaigns to boycott the venue and their concessions. Kid Rock spoke out against the venue's policy and openly said he won't come back. When the hurricane forced the rescheduling of this show, it proved that the fans are unhappy. Tickets were returned en masse. Yes, some has to do with it being on a weekday, but there's no way that accounts for this much of a switch. Buffett ticket holders got the opportunity to show what they truly think of the tailgating ban and they took advantage of it.phrankbama wrote:FunkHouse9 wrote:Where have you been?phrankbama wrote:So where are all the people that have been going and filling the venue for 2 shows every year? One show this year and the last time I looked there were 4,500 reserved seats available.
Where have I been on this board, is that what you are asking?
Despite the ban, I'm going anyway as well. I didn't pay for my tickets, so I couldn't have gotten my money back even if I wanted to. Because of the situation, they also have essentially no resale value. But, if they did, I'd certainly have taken the opportunity to unload my tickets in favor of better seats. Regardless, I personally would still go regardless.phrankbama wrote:I am fully aware of what has transpired with the tailgate ban being announced after ticket sales and I too am p*** off about it, but I thought about it and told myself I was still going to go and have fun as I love Jimmy's music. I understand and completely respect those that decided to say FU to the Lube, I guess I just didn't think it would in the volume that it is.FunkHouse9 wrote:Sorry, I was being snarky. Everybody was mad that they bought tickets only to find out later that there would be no tailgating allowed. The PR nightmare for the venue has left them wildly unpopular with campaigns to boycott the venue and their concessions. Kid Rock spoke out against the venue's policy and openly said he won't come back. When the hurricane forced the rescheduling of this show, it proved that the fans are unhappy. Tickets were returned en masse. Yes, some has to do with it being on a weekday, but there's no way that accounts for this much of a switch. Buffett ticket holders got the opportunity to show what they truly think of the tailgating ban and they took advantage of it.phrankbama wrote:FunkHouse9 wrote:Where have you been?phrankbama wrote:So where are all the people that have been going and filling the venue for 2 shows every year? One show this year and the last time I looked there were 4,500 reserved seats available.
Where have I been on this board, is that what you are asking?
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Since we've were privileged to see Jimmy at Great Woods & Camden already this year there was no way we were taking off 2 more days of work and traveling back to VA 5 days after we got home. The No Tailgating issued sealed the deal for us and we got our $$ back.Excellent, have a great time, I'm sure you will.FunkHouse9 wrote:Despite the ban, I'm going anyway as well. I didn't pay for my tickets, so I couldn't have gotten my money back even if I wanted to. Because of the situation, they also have essentially no resale value. But, if they did, I'd certainly have taken the opportunity to unload my tickets in favor of better seats. Regardless, I personally would still go regardless.phrankbama wrote:I am fully aware of what has transpired with the tailgate ban being announced after ticket sales and I too am p*** off about it, but I thought about it and told myself I was still going to go and have fun as I love Jimmy's music. I understand and completely respect those that decided to say FU to the Lube, I guess I just didn't think it would in the volume that it is.FunkHouse9 wrote:Sorry, I was being snarky. Everybody was mad that they bought tickets only to find out later that there would be no tailgating allowed. The PR nightmare for the venue has left them wildly unpopular with campaigns to boycott the venue and their concessions. Kid Rock spoke out against the venue's policy and openly said he won't come back. When the hurricane forced the rescheduling of this show, it proved that the fans are unhappy. Tickets were returned en masse. Yes, some has to do with it being on a weekday, but there's no way that accounts for this much of a switch. Buffett ticket holders got the opportunity to show what they truly think of the tailgating ban and they took advantage of it.phrankbama wrote:FunkHouse9 wrote:Where have you been?phrankbama wrote:So where are all the people that have been going and filling the venue for 2 shows every year? One show this year and the last time I looked there were 4,500 reserved seats available.
Where have I been on this board, is that what you are asking?
Looking at the local radar, that small band of showers should pass and we will have clear sailing for tonight.obxmama11 wrote:Just checked in to Holiday Inn Manassas. It's raining here! I guess we're heading to the show around 4:30.
Now, I could just say "just read up to the word jackass and stop there". But I won't.FunkHouse9 wrote:Keep an eye out for me. I'll be the jackass wearing the cheeseburger hat and the BN rainbow lanyard.
I think I'm getting a bit antsy and excited about the show.T-munus 30 till I leave work. T-minus 90 or so till I hit the road for Bristow. With rush hour on 66 and the disasterous roads over there, probably T-minus 330 until I get there.Hockey Mon wrote:Now, I could just say "just read up to the word jackass and stop there". But I won't.FunkHouse9 wrote:Keep an eye out for me. I'll be the jackass wearing the cheeseburger hat and the BN rainbow lanyard.
Based on all your post on here today, I think you mentally left work hours ago, LOL! Good luck with the traffic.FunkHouse9 wrote:T-munus 30 till I leave work. T-minus 90 or so till I hit the road for Bristow. With rush hour on 66 and the disasterous roads over there, probably T-minus 330 until I get there.Hockey Mon wrote:Now, I could just say "just read up to the word jackass and stop there". But I won't.FunkHouse9 wrote:Keep an eye out for me. I'll be the jackass wearing the cheeseburger hat and the BN rainbow lanyard.
Personally, I was never there. I'm leaving work @ 4ish and leaving my house at 4:30ish.phrankbama wrote:Based on all your post on here today, I think you mentally left work hours ago, LOL! Good luck with the traffic.FunkHouse9 wrote:T-munus 30 till I leave work. T-minus 90 or so till I hit the road for Bristow. With rush hour on 66 and the disasterous roads over there, probably T-minus 330 until I get there.Hockey Mon wrote:Now, I could just say "just read up to the word jackass and stop there". But I won't.FunkHouse9 wrote:Keep an eye out for me. I'll be the jackass wearing the cheeseburger hat and the BN rainbow lanyard.
I hear you. Caps fan?Hockey Mon wrote:Personally, I was never there. I'm leaving work @ 4ish and leaving my house at 4:30ish.phrankbama wrote:Based on all your post on here today, I think you mentally left work hours ago, LOL! Good luck with the traffic.FunkHouse9 wrote:T-munus 30 till I leave work. T-minus 90 or so till I hit the road for Bristow. With rush hour on 66 and the disasterous roads over there, probably T-minus 330 until I get there.Hockey Mon wrote:Now, I could just say "just read up to the word jackass and stop there". But I won't.FunkHouse9 wrote:Keep an eye out for me. I'll be the jackass wearing the cheeseburger hat and the BN rainbow lanyard.
Yup. Long suffering fan, but a fan nonetheless. I play too. And I'm actually missing a game tonight. Such dedication to Buffett...phrankbama wrote:I hear you. Caps fan?
"I just want to tell you both good luck. We're all counting on you."FunkHouse9 wrote:Leaving work. Just went through the thread and redlined the call list. Including myself, I have what appears to be 4 confirmed, 6 backed out, 3 never posted anything indicating one way or the other after rescheduling and I can't figure out who the heck one of them is. I believe Phrankbama said he's coming, so that makes 5 confirmed. Sad turnout this year. I'll have fun regardless.
See you on the other side.
Rock on! I'm out to. I'll be out on the lawn somewhere. Or in the pav if I can upgrade/sneak me and my friends in.FunkHouse9 wrote:Leaving work. Just went through the thread and redlined the call list. Including myself, I have what appears to be 4 confirmed, 6 backed out, 3 never posted anything indicating one way or the other after rescheduling and I can't figure out who the heck one of them is. I believe Phrankbama said he's coming, so that makes 5 confirmed. Sad turnout this year. I'll have fun regardless.
See you on the other side.